Outdoor Adventures
Anchorage is your gateway to Alaska’s great outdoors. Find the best hiking trails, fishing spots, wildlife viewing areas, glacier tours, and backcountry adventures. See our full guide to things to do in Anchorage for how outdoor time fits into a broader trip.
McHugh Creek Trail: strenuous 3-mile hike near Anchorage with 2,400 ft of elevation gain, panoramic Turnagain Arm views, and an alpine lake payoff.
From beginner lessons to 3D forest courses, archery near Anchorage offers year-round target shooting for all skill levels and ages.
Crow Pass Crossing: 26-mile Alaska backcountry trail from Girdwood to Eagle River — glacier, river ford, and two to three days of Chugach wilderness.
Cast for wild salmon and rainbow trout minutes from Anchorage. Eagle River, Ship Creek, and Russian River offer world-class Alaska fly fishing in 2026.
Stand-up paddleboarding near Anchorage: calm lake locations, rental options, cold-water safety tips, and the best months for SUP in Alaska in 2026.
Anchorage's indoor trampoline parks are open year-round — perfect for Alaska's rainy summers and long winters. Here's what to expect in 2026.
Homer Alaska day trip from Anchorage: halibut fishing charters, Homer Spit, Kachemak Bay State Park, and the 226-mile drive down the Kenai Peninsula.
Your guide to stand-up paddleboarding in Anchorage 2026: city lakes for beginners, Eklutna Lake with glacier views, rentals, tours, and seasonal tips.
Watch the Iditarod ceremonial start on 4th Avenue in Anchorage, tour kennels in Wasilla, or take a guided mushing lesson in the Mat-Su Valley year-round.
Indoor go karting is one of Anchorage's best year-round activities — sprint tracks, electric karts, and group racing packages whatever the weather.